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Through her pranks, sketches, and videos about everyday life, Jenn has become a mouthpiece for millennials and one of YouTube's fastest rising stars! Jenn McAllister, better known as JennxPenn, has been obsessed with making videos since she found her parents' video camera at the age of eight. A shy child, Jenn turned to film because, unlike with life, you can always have a do-over. Really Professional Internet Person offers both an insider's guide to building a successful YouTube channel and an intimate portrait of the surreality of insta-fame.

Az evolúció legképtelenebb, sületlen, hagymázos ötlete minden kétséget kizáróan az ember, becenevén a Homo sapiens. Öt-hatmillió éve a bioszféra üde színfolt lehetett a bolygón sokféle állattal és növénnyel, az ökológiai rendszer kiegyensúlyozott volt, és úgy tűnhetett, hogy megalapozott, tartós jövője sok százmillió évre biztosítva van. És ekkor a rendszer finom, olajozott kerekei közé por, autóroncsok, enzimes mosópor került. Recsegés, ropogás, füst és korom. Mi történt?

Are you tired of feeling like you’re not enough? Do you scroll through social media and wonder how everyone else seems so perfect? In a world where likes and follows can feel like the measure of your worth, it’s easy to lose sight of who you really are. Self-Talk That Makes or Breaks You for Teens is your guide to breaking free from the pressure, the comparison, and the constant need for validation.

Mayim Bialik, Jeopardy! host and star of The Big Bang Theory and author of the #1 bestseller Girling Up, puts her Ph.D. to work to talk to teen boys about the science and pressures of growing up male in today's world. A must-have book for all teenage boys! Why does my voice crack like that? What...

Et si une simple conversation dans un jardin, par une belle nuit d'été, pouvait changer notre manière de voir l'univers ? Au fil de six entretiens nocturnes, un Philosophe et une Marquise lèvent les yeux vers le ciel et explorent ensemble les mystères de l'univers : la rotation de la Terre, la place de l'homme dans le cosmos et la possibilité d'autres mondes habités. Entre humour, poésie et rigueur intellectuelle, Fontenelle nous transmet le plaisir de comprendre, ce goût de la science qui éclaire l'esprit et élargit l'horizon.

The human species is relatively new to the planet in geologic terms. With origins reaching back only a few million years, the rise of humans from primate ancestors is a remarkable evolutionary success story. Early Humans traces the beginnings of the human species, its success and adaptability, and the development of such innovations as human language and culture.

A New York Public Library Best Book of 2017 Perfect for aspiring coders everywhere, Girl Code is the story of two teenage tech phenoms who met at Girls Who Code summer camp, teamed up to create a viral video game, and ended up becoming world famous. The book also includes bonus content to help...

Eric forscht mittlerweile nach neuen Lebensformen auf dem Mars - leicht, sich vorzustellen, dass George bei seinem Besuch eine spannende Reise erwartet...

Did you know that only five percent of all your decisions are consciously made? Most decisions are made by the subconscious brain, perhaps this factually explains why humans are prone to rash judgment. Read on to discover more facts that can aid not only your structural and functional understanding of the brain but also help improve your cognitive skills.

Apologia’s Physical Science course has everything that students need to complete this course and successfully transition into high school biology, chemistry, and physics. Exploring Creation with Physical Science, 4th Edition teaches an introduction to properties of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonds, reactions, motion, forces, energy, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, Earth’s structure, weathering, atmosphere, chemistry and physics in the life sciences, and finally physical science research.

Feeling overwhelmed by “adulting”? Budgets, deadlines, first jobs, interviews, online safety, tough conversations, it’s a lot. You want simple steps, not lectures. Tools you can use today, not someday. Here’s the promise. In just minutes a day, you’ll learn step-by-step skills to boost confidence, crush your goals, master your money, and build a brighter future, without the overwhelm.

This book describes the location of the countries and major features within them for someone who cannot see a map or who is not a visual learner. You don't need to see to understand geography.

How Things Work is the perfect listen for young listeners who are curious to learn about the extraordinary phenomenon and principles of science that have resulted in the inventions of gadgets, modes of transport, computers, nuclear energy, and a lot more that have improved the quality of our lives in terms of time and money.

While most of her peers were obsessed with their iPhones, Instagramming and Snapchatting their lives, and glued to streaming TV, 19-year-old Amy Crouch was growing up with minimal technology. In My Tech-Wise Life, she and her father, Andy Crouch, share how intentional and controlled use of modern devices, apps, and services has helped her avoid many of the negative experiences of her peers and cultivate positive experiences interacting with the real world.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by school, work, or life decisions—you’re not alone. Many young adults feel stuck, but with the right tools, you can thrive. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need a roadmap. Life Skills for Young Adults Made Simple is a practical, no-fluff guide to help you gain confidence, clarity, and control as you step into adulthood.

Master the AP Biology exam—without the burnout. Are you overwhelmed trying to memorize every term, every process, and every diagram in AP Biology? Do you wish someone would just tell you what’s actually going to be on the test—and how to remember it? Tired of flipping between vocab lists, notes, and confusing diagrams? We get it—and this guide was made for you.

My name is Dan Mcmann. I am a retired financial advisor and self-help guru who has helped thousands of clients, as well as their children, achieve success. This book is your guide to learning lessons that will enable you to cook for yourself, develop communication and time management skills, as well as stay safe and productive online.

Penny's story is the fourth in Brian L. Porter's award-winning Family of Rescue Dogs series. It features a tiny terrier, abandoned in a particularly cruel manner and her subsequent adoption and life with the author and his family. From being attacked and needing emergency surgery to days out at the coast chasing seagulls and living in stately homes, Penny's life in Brian's pack of rescue dogs has never been anything but interesting and eventful.

Jean-Edgar Van de Burne (né le 5 septembre 1940 à Dunkerque, France) est un scientifique qui s'illustra successivement dans les domaines de la phycologie, de la biochimie appliquée, de l'ingénierie et des statistiques transverses bio-politiques. Tout en ne laissant jamais de côté sa grande passion pour les tournois de bridge, il contribue alors largement au développement des plaques de cuisson thermonucléaire pour lesquelles il reçoit le Prix Nobel de la Paix en 1985.

Curious about how your smartphone seems to read your mind or how video games adapt to your play style? Welcome to the world of Machine Learning, the force behind these marvels and more. "Machine Learning Made Fun: The Teen Edition" is here to demystify this cutting-edge tech for everyone—no PhD required!